The Glenorchy Rally 2006

**oldrider** · 4th January 2006, 22:32

Originally Posted by idb

Went for a ride myself last Tuesday from here (obviously), over the Lindis, down the Waitaki to Dunedin.

Hey , you should have called in for a meal or a coffee or something. John.

**idb** · 4th January 2006, 22:52

Originally Posted by oldrider

Hey , you should have called in for a meal or a coffee or something. John.

I know, it was last minute thing and I was going to ride to Christchurch but changed my mind.
I thought about you as I passed through Otematata but had no way of knowing how to get in touch otherwise I would definitely have caught up.
Still, we're even now.....

**FlyingDutchMan** · 5th January 2006, 09:39

Seems my trip might be in doubt

... the bike is heamoraging oil big time (its never lost any at all before) and a full cooling system boiled after a 5km journey

- at an average pace of 35km/h! Seems that I might just have abused it a little too much.

**oldrider** · 5th January 2006, 09:56

To all of those to whom I have said, I will see you at Glenorchy.

I am now heading up North for that week end, riding up to and catching the ferry on 12th at 5pm.

Any one who sees an old guy limping up to Picton on a TransAlp please be kind and give me a wave. :spudwave:

Even a finger

would be encouraging.

Cheers, John.

**Sniper** · 5th January 2006, 12:14

Flying Dutchman, I may have a bike for you then

**scumdog** · 6th January 2006, 01:49

Originally Posted by idb

But some poor chicks sure missed out!

That's what I like about you Ian, - the modesty!

**Juan** · 6th January 2006, 06:39

BOOOooooo HOOOOOooooo Been there in a feckin car.... want to be there again on a bike

If you do the Dart river safari, say hello to Fletch from me in the IOM, top bloke

**FlyingDutchMan** · 6th January 2006, 09:14

Originally Posted by Sniper

Flying Dutchman, I may have a bike for you then

Probably won't need it now - found out that the oil filter plate o-ring was pinced, causing it to loose oil (about 1.3l left out of 2.7l). Oil helps with cooling - so it will explain why it got too hot. Also explains the smell - oil was landing on the exhaust, as well as the rear tyre

. Done full oil change (filter + oil + o-rings). Cleaning entire cooling system and will have to clean oil off rear tyre.

**scumdog** · 6th January 2006, 09:31

Originally Posted by FlyingDutchMan

Probably won't need it now - found out that the oil filter plate o-ring was pinced, causing it to loose oil (about 1.3l left out of 2.7l). Oil helps with cooling - so it will explain why it got too hot. Also explains the smell - oil was landing on the exhaust, as well as the rear tyre

. Done full oil change (filter + oil + o-rings). Cleaning entire cooling system and will have to clean oil off rear tyre.

So once again we'll get to hear the famous Screaming Meemee at a rally eh? Good one!

**FlyingDutchMan** · 6th January 2006, 10:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

So once again we'll get to hear the famous Screaming Meemee at a rally eh? Good one!

Yep... might have to treat it gently... the bike might be sending me a warning message. I wouldn't want to prove the guys that said my bike engine wouldn't survive to the next rally right.

**TonyB** · 6th January 2006, 11:39

Shit I hate money! I have flight clearance. But the piggy bank is getting pretty empty, so probably won't be going anyway. ARG!

Lets see- wises maps reckons its 529k's from my place to Glenorchy. So double that and its about 1058k. At 15 k/litre thats about 71 litres of 95. Which is what, about $1.45 a litre right? So thats about $103. How much is the rally? I could take some play lunch and a tin of baked beans for tea... couple of weetbix for brekky and my own booze.... might be do-able.... Can probably do the whole trip for under $150.....

Whatcha think MrsB?

**Rashika** · 6th January 2006, 12:28

Originally Posted by TonyB

Shit I hate money! I have flight clearance. But the piggy bank is getting pretty empty, so probably won't be going anyway. ARG!

Lets see- wises maps reckons its 529k's from my place to Glenorchy. So double that and its about 1058k. At 15 k/litre thats about 71 litres of 95. Which is what, about $1.45 a litre right? So thats about $103. How much is the rally? I could take some play lunch and a tin of baked beans for tea... couple of weetbix for brekky and my own booze.... might be do-able.... Can probably do the whole trip for under $150.....

Whatcha think MrsB?

I think you need help man.....

are ya a man or mouse...asking MrsB...gee what are ya CHICKEN??

yeah okay maybe you are

**TonyB** · 6th January 2006, 12:32

Originally Posted by Rashika

I think you need help man.....

are ya a man or mouse...asking MrsB...gee what are ya CHICKEN??

yeah okay maybe you are

I'm confused. Am I a mouse or a chicken?
MrsB reads these threads. Already has infact LOL. Just gonna play this one by ear and go down on the Saturday if finances allow.

**Rashika** · 6th January 2006, 12:46

Originally Posted by TonyB

I'm confused. Am I a mouse or a chicken?

hmmm you really want ME to answer that?

Originally Posted by TonyB

MrsB reads these threads. Already has infact LOL.

I know.... I like getting ya in trouble

Originally Posted by TonyB

Just gonna play this one by ear and go down on the Saturday if finances allow.

well it'd be a bummer if ya cant make it, Scumdog will be sooooooo upset, dont know what I will be able to do to take away his pain.
Oh wait, yes i do.....more Bourbon or Whisky, better take some to be prepared

**buellbabe** · 6th January 2006, 12:53

Originally Posted by Rashika

hmmm you really want ME to answer that?

I know.... I like getting ya in trouble

well it'd be a bummer if ya cant make it, Scumdog will be sooooooo upset, dont know what I will be able to do to take away his pain.
Oh wait, yes i do.....more Bourbon or Whisky, better take some to be prepared

and you better make sure you've got a keg of tequila for yaself....